https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-289-The-Scapegoat-the-Blood-Transformation-Demon-Emperor/12554462/
Chapter 288: The Secret of the Bamboo Pavilion
Chapter 288: The Secret of the Bamboo Pavilion
"It's a bit of a shame that you didn't take a sip."
Xu Wanyun knew that Shen Yi was being cautious, but before he drank, she had already checked that the tea was safe.
"There's nothing to regret," Shen Yi said as he sat down in the courtyard, his gaze casually sweeping the surroundings, his eyes sharp as they took in the layout of the mountain villa.
He could casually drink the murky well water brought by a child in Liumi Temple Village.
But he would never touch a precious elixir offered by a cultivator for no reason.
Even if it truly was something extraordinary.
Shen Yi preferred to receive it and then brew and drink it slowly himself.
Moreover, this time, it was for the spirit root.
Earlier on the journey, Shen Yi had also asked A Qing about the spirit root again.
The so-called spirit root was nothing more than a medium that connected the Dao Infant with the heavens and the earth.
It was mainly about the word "spirit."
It was uncertain if the age-wood could become a spirit root, after all, according to the books A Qing had read, no one had ever obtained a living age-wood.
But if it had truly been cultivated into a filthy and evil thing, it would definitely possess spirituality.
The quality, however, was hard to determine.
According to conventional judgment, a spirit root with consciousness was an absolute treasure.
But if it was forcibly cultivated by someone, the effects were unknown.
Nevertheless, this rare item was well worth Shen Yi's trip.
He waved his hand slightly.
Soon, Jin Baowen was pulled over by some force.
Shen Yi retrieved the thorn hand string and stored it in his treasure artifact, "Let's get this over with. I'll ask, you answer."
He wasn't the kind of person who would cheat someone after receiving the goods and payment.
Jin Baowen rubbed his arms and forced a smile, "There's a bamboo pavilion on the east side of the mountain villa. It's guarded extremely strictly. I'm not sure if the age-wood is there, but they're definitely hiding something they don't want others to know about."
As he spoke, he winked and said, "Once someone intrudes there, the Zheng family will definitely be on high alert. By then, we can find out where they're guarding, and there must be information about the age-wood among those places."
This old man might not have high cultivation, but when it came to betraying the Zheng family, his brains were quite useful.
"Senior, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
Jin Baowen quickly left the courtyard. Now that the Zheng family was on guard, he wouldn't have many chances to come in, so he had to hurry and gather information.
When only the three of them were left in the courtyard, Xu Wanyun clutched the pebble in her hand in surprise, "So you really came to steal something?"
"Just looking around."
"Only a fool would believe you."
Xu Wanyun's expression turned ugly, and she glared at the silent A Qing beside her.
You only said you wanted to see the age-wood.
This niece of mine is ruthless enough to deceive her aunt, isn't she?
She was indeed at the Ultimate Realm, and in most places, she could protect herself. But this definitely did not include the homes of top-tier forces.
Not to mention the mountain-protecting formation, which was enough to give her a hard time.
"I'll go take a look at their formation."
A Qing took out her notebook and eagerly prepared to take action.
The Xu family and Xuan Guang Cave were sworn enemies.
And the Zheng family was a vanguard under Xuan Guang Cave.
It seemed like she was helping Big Brother Shen, but in reality, Big Brother Shen was helping the Xu family take revenge!
"Be careful."
Shen Yi nodded and reminded her, "Remember to change your way of addressing me in front of outsiders."
A Qing's face twisted, and she reluctantly called out, "Okay, Dad!"
After saying this, she ran out of the courtyard, still looking unhappy.
"Fine! I'm scared of you two."
Xu Wanyun sighed. She always felt like she had been tricked into a wolf's den.
What made her even more depressed was that even though they wanted her help, this young man still maintained a cold and indifferent attitude.
"..."
Shen Yi closed his eyes to adjust his breath and, at the same time, urged Qinghua to hurry.
Now that they had infiltrated the premises, all they could do was wait for Jin Shen to return.
...
Night fell.
In addition to delivering meals, someone from the Zheng family also brought three cups of clear tea.
After some time, they would send someone to collect the cups.
However, this time, only Xu Wanyun dared to touch the spiritual tea.
Although A Qing didn't know the reason, she had already tasted it once and recorded its effects. Since Big Brother Shen refused to drink it, she didn't bother with it either.
The untouched food was returned as it was.
"Is the food not to the Master's liking?" The Zheng disciple asked, his eyes betraying a hint of strangeness.
"I practice the art of fasting and abstain from meat and grains," Shen Yi casually replied.
"I see." The disciple glanced at the three untouched tea cups but didn't press further. He bowed respectfully and left the courtyard.
"Big Brother Shen, I've figured out the pattern of their array formation," A Qing said.
After all, it was her family's array, so she was more than familiar with it. A quick glance was all she needed to grasp its intricacies.
"As long as they don't actively control the array, we can move freely within this mountain villa."
"Get ready."
Shen Yi reached out his hand, and A Qing obediently took out several array plates, skillfully manipulating them.
Soon, the auras of the two were completely concealed, and even their physical forms became hazy and indistinct.
"...What about me?" Xu Wanyun asked, taken aback.
A Qing looked at her in surprise, "Are you coming with us, Aunt?"
After saying this, she performed a series of hand seals, including Xu Wanyun in the concealment as well.
Xu Wanyun's lips twitched, "...'
A mere Hybrid Elemental Realm cultivator, plus a Core Formation Realm cultivator, dared to roam freely within the Zheng family's territory, and they didn't even consider her help necessary.
Under the cover of night.
Shen Yi picked up A Qing and headed straight for the bamboo building to the east.
"Is this what they call a heavily guarded place?"
Xu Wanyun followed behind, glancing at the additional bamboo building that had appeared in her line of sight.
It was a small two-story building, approximately three zhang tall.
Strangely, there wasn't a single guard in sight.
"...'
Shen Yi unleashed his Golden Eagle Divine Ability, quickly locating three positions with powerful experts on guard.
In the next moment, he employed the Carefree Wind-Riding Technique, which he hadn't used in a long time, maneuvering at a tricky angle to bypass the three guards.
He transformed into a gentle breeze and slipped into the bamboo building.
After a moment of perception, he said calmly, "No one's here."
"Understood!"
If there was no one guarding the inside, then it was most likely an array formation.
A Qing circled the area once, then knelt on the ground and began to explore.
Soon, a faint glow appeared on her fingertips.
While she was deciphering the array, her other hand was still manipulating the array plates, perfectly masking their presence.
About the time it takes to burn a stick of incense later.
A Qing tugged on Shen Yi's sleeve and glanced at her aunt, who had finally managed to sneak in. She grabbed her aunt's wrist, and the three of them vanished from their original spot.
As the light flowed, a cramped room unfolded before them.
The first thing that caught their eyes was a sword hanging on the wall.
The sword was long and slender, exuding an endless chill.
It was clearly no ordinary weapon.
A Qing promptly took out her notebook and carefully examined the sword. After a moment, her eyes narrowed.
She covered her mouth and whispered, "This is the forging technique of Wutong Mountain!"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
